A Florida mom is battling a school system that allegedly suspended her autistic, ADHD son, Ethan, and called police—instead of providing the support he needs. The federal Office for Civil Rights is now investigating claims of discrimination based on disability and race. Meanwhile, White House cuts to disability research and funding disproportionately hurt students of color, girls, and low-income kids who are already less likely to be diagnosed with autism. Compounding the crisis, President Trump’s anti-vaccine rhetoric and misleading claims about autism’s causes are fueling misinformation. With the Office for Civil Rights drowning in backlogged cases, families face mounting barriers to justice—and advocates fear systemic collapse without urgent action.

Listen in comfort:
Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/a1efb5376d8e9c27

Governor Hochul is rolling out 33,000 new pre-K seats across Western New York and the Finger Lakes—22,000 full-day spots included—to bring free preschool to more kids and lay the groundwork for universal access for all three-year-olds in New York State.

Listen in comfort:
Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/2e45c920dd085e5b

Holmes Elementary might close, but the Ken-Ton School District is holding off—exploring alternatives to keep students learning without breaking the bank. Parents are emotional, seeing the school as more than bricks and mortar, while leaders weigh consolidation, transportation tweaks, and efficiency to protect education and community ties.

Listen in comfort:
Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/52b425d8cc898527